Who is at risk for a heart attack in the heat?

June 22, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Man at a construction site is saying, "Working outside puts me at risk."

Our comic strip shows how many health conditions and medications make people more sensitive to heat, and that makes them at increased risk for kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack. Find out if you or your loved ones are at risk and what to do when the weather gets hot.

How to keep indoor air clean on smoky days

September 9, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

On most days, our homes provide a refuge, sheltering us from the elements. But, what our homes are not so good at is maintaining clean indoor air, especially during wildfire smoke events.

Hazy Days Are Here Again

September 8, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Wildfire smoke has returned to Western Washington. When air quality is at unhealthy levels, stay inside and avoid outdoor activity as much as possible. We’ve got tips for keeping indoor clean.

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness during the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 16, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Summer is almost here. For us in the Puget Sound, that also means the threat of wildfire smoke. This year is different as we continue to respond to spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Winter is coming…probably

January 8, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

After what feels like endless rain, meteorologists are predicting a possibility of snow early next week. The forecast is too uncertain to place any wagers on snow, but we’ve got a window of time to get ready for whatever happens. Even small amounts of snow can wreak havoc on our ability to get around and […]

Survivor Tales: In Deep Water

September 13, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you lived through a natural disaster, what would you want others to know about the experience so that they would be better ready to get through something similar? With that question in mind, we talked to real-life survivors of disasters to capture their stories, with the help of Seattle comics artist David Lasky. For […]